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Chain O Lakes Northern Illinois Real Estate Market Update

2007-04-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

Featured Chain O Lakes Home of the week: This gorgeous Chain O Lakes Lake Front home has 186 ft of frontage, completely remodeled yet the charm of yester-year remains. Wonderful wrap aroung knotty pine porch...so much to offer. Desirable Channel Lake Lake Front. For further details please visit: http:www.26449FairOaks.com or call VIcki Helle at 847-894-4315

Chain O' Lakes Featured Home for March

2007-03-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

Chain O' Lakes Market Update:

The Chain O' Lakes Market is heating up...a taste of the warm weather has boaters getting boat fever to hit The Chain O' Lakes:

Here is the featured home of the week on The Chain O' Lakes: 98 Lake Lane in Fox Lake, IL

Chain O' Lakes Lake Front on The Chain O'Lakes

Please visit: www.98LakeLane for further details.

If you would like further information on this wonderful home or other homes on The Chain O' Lakes or The Fox, please visit our website at: http://homesonthechain.com/

See you on The Chain:)

Weekly Chain O Lakes Real Estate Market Update

2007-02-20T12:50:00.000-08:00

Things are starting to pick up...Super Bowl is over, the ice-fishing derby is over. Snow mobiles & ice fishing still remains strong! But, truly...let's bring on the warm weather. Chain O Lakes & Fox River Real Estate Market is heating up:)

Here is what has happened regarding real estate on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox River:

STATUS ADDRESS PRICE
PCHG 135 NORTH SHORE DR $259,000

PCHG 22681 Silver Lake Avenue $259,900

A/I 39361 N Lake CT $327,000 (under contract attorney approval/home inspection stage)

NEW 2814 Shorewood DR $359,000

PEND 130 S ARTHUR $399,000

NEW 906 HARRISONAVE $445,000

NEW 42669 N Linden LN $619,900

Chain o lakes

2007-02-08T13:38:00.000-08:00

Hi:) Well, the Chicago Bears had a great season & we are so proud of their accomplished year! Hats of to The Bears & to The Colts, job well done.

The Chain O Lakes is starting to pick up as we long for those summer days out on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox:)

Here is what has happened on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox according to the MLSNI & what has transpired on The Chain O Lakes within the past week for single family homes on The Chain & The Fox:

Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes sold = 2 Home Sale Closings-
382 NORTHGATE in Lake Villa sold for $349,000, a 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home &
38672 N BEECHWOOD AVE in Spring Grove sold for $500,000, a 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home

Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes under contract= 1 home went under contract

Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes which listings were cancelled or expired= 9 home owners on The Chain O Lakes or The Fox took their home off of the market

Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes new to the market= 9 "new" listings to choose from for your new Chain O Lakes Home

Chain O Lakes & The Fox price changes= 5 homes had price reductions

Regarding the above statistics,

Chain O Lakes & Fox River Low market price= $183,900

Chain O Lakes & Fox River High market value= $1,299,900

FYI: The Sand Bar is Open under new management & Harbor Club is for sale:)

See you on The Chain! Until next time...have a great week:)

Vicki Helle, Helle Realty Group

847-894-4315

www.HomesOnTheChain.com

Info@HomesOnTheChain.com

Chain O Lakes Market Update

2007-01-31T13:15:00.000-08:00

OK, first I have to say...GO BEARS! We are all so happy for the Chicago Bears and their long-awaited & deserved trip to the Super Bowl! Watch for next weeks photo...we have created our annual ice skating rink on The Chain O Lakes on Lake Marie in front of our home where we enjoy taking the kids out to "skate"...OK, it is truly a site to see...Dorothy Hammil (? sp) I am not:) Oh well, it is fun & the neighbors love it as well...anyway...we will have an awesome tribute to 'Da Bears on next weeks update..stay tuned.

OK, turning to the Real Estate Market...the market, of course, on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox is starting to heat up as we all feel the bone chilling cold & long for summer on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox:) FYI...looks like the Annual Ice Fishing Derby will happen..yeah!

Again, let's turn to The Chain O Lakes & The Fox market & what has transpired in the past week.

Homes sold/closings on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 2

New listings on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox within the past week: 6

Re-Activation on a homes listing on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 1

Homes under contract within the past week on The Chain O' lakes & The Fox: 1

Home owners who decided to do a price reduction on their home on The Chain O' Lakes & The Fox w/in the past week: 5

Homeowners on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox who have taken their home off the market temporarily: 1

Stay tuned...exciting news of the launch of our new, cutting edge website to follow...unmatched technology meets The Chain O Lakes & The Fox River:)

Weekly Chain O Lakes Real Estate & Chicago area Informational Update

2007-01-25T06:41:00.000-08:00

The Chain O Lakes is in full force with winter activities as most of the lakes have frozen over the ice fishing, snow mobiling & the like are in force:) It's great seeing the Chain O Lakes activity & beauty in the winter.
Here is what has happened according to the MLSNI & what has transpired on The Chain O Lakes within the past 10 days for single family homes on The Chain & The Fox:
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes sold = 1 home sold on The Fox. A 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 75 ft frontage on The Fox sold for $600,000 and was on the market for 230 days
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes under contract= 7 homes went under contract
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes which listings were cancelled= 1
Chain O Lakes & Fox River homes new to the market= 11 "new" listings to choose from for your new Chain O Lakes Home
Chain O Lakes & The Fox price changes= 2 homes had price reductions
Chain O Lakes & Fox River Low market price= $194,900
Chain O Lakes & Fox River High market value= $1,400,000

Chain O Lakes Market Update

2007-01-14T09:45:00.000-08:00

Within the past 7 days, the following has taken place regarding real estate on The Chain O Lakes - The Fox according to the MLS of Northern Illinois & what has transpired within the MLS of NI system:

Chain O Lakes had 4 documented sale closing transactions within the past 7 days

Chain O Lakes had 4 Chain O Lakes homes go under contract within the past 7 days

There were 4 Chain O Lakes home sellers who opted to reduce their price and

Chain O Lakes home buyers now have 7 "new" Chain O Lakes or Fox River homes to choose from, as the MLS of NI documented a "new" status for 7 properties with Chain O Lakes or Fox River frontage. Often called the "hot" properties as they are fresh to the market:)

Stay informed about Real Estate on The Chain O Lakes by visiting often.

Weekly Chain O Lakes Real Estate & Chicago area Informational Update

2007-01-14T05:06:00.000-08:00

Hello & Welcome to the weekly update for The Chain O Lakes & The Fox (River) in IL from your Chicago Real Estate Agent information source on The Chain O Lakes...The greater Chicago Metro area, as well as Milwaukee Metro.Visit often to find out what is happening on The Chain O Lakes.

Real Estate on The Chain O Lakes is starting out the year very strong corresponding to an article from the National Association of Realtors which states: "Recovery Expected in Existing-Home Purchases Existing-home purchases are expected to rise gradually in 2007 from current levels, with annual totals comparable to 2006, while new-home purchases will continue to slide." http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2006/hef_dec06_existing_home_sales_in_2007.html

As we all know, the demand for homes on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox has & will continue to be strong due to the desire to live on water & the lifestyle & amenities it offers.

We are excited to launch our new, cutting edge Chain O Lakes website next week...details to follow...it will be the only source you will need to search for your new Chain O Lakes &/or Fox home.

Many of us our heading to the Chicago Boat Show next weekend (Jan 17-21) being held at McCormick Place-North, Downtown Chicago. You can buy tickets on-line or at the show. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $4 for ages 13-15 & FREE for 12 & under.We can all look for our dream boat to take out on The Chain O Lakes & The Fox River or wherever:)http://www.chicagoboatshow.com/

Of course we are waiting to see if the Chain O Lakes Ice Fishing Derby will truly be "ice fishing" this year, as the Chain O Lakes is not frozen. We will see what happens.

http://www.lake-online.com/nicc/derby_results.html

Don't forget to gather your libations & such before the big game...GO BEARS!! The big game airs today at noon.

Until next time... :)

Chicago Real Estate Agent Vicki Helle

2007-01-12T03:23:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Vicki Helle, she is the first to run the Chicago Real Estate Agent Blog. This blog will cover local real estate news from a real estate agent perspective in Chicago.